marutani weaving  henna by carlyanne

I am an Adelaide based community worker and artist. My love for connecting with people through natural henna body art has given me the opportunity to work at many major events around Australia, including Womad in both SA and New Zealand. In 2015 I worked as a henna artist at 2 major with 'Beyond Empathy', a youth creative arts organisation primarily focussed on Indigenous communities.

 

I love the joy and wonder that henna brings and am honoured to have learnt about such an ancient art form from many beautiful local and international artists. The connection and trust that is quickly built between the artist and the person receiving henna is both unique and sacred, continually energising me to keep developing my practise.

 

Having completed a Bachelor of Social Sciences, with a minor in visual arts, I am currently working with the Australian Refugee Association and am part way through a Degree in Visual Arts. I also enjoy exploring painting, drawing, print making, ceramics, contemporary dance, swimming, vegetarian cooking and jump at any opportunity to combine my creative passions with community projects that promote inclusivity, social justice and wholistic well being .